Legal Action Chicago LLC
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Legal Action Chicago LLC is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 2020, with $908,460 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
120 S La Salle St Ste 900, Chicago, IL, 60603 EIN 84-3210537 Since 2020
Revenue (FY2023)
$908K
▲ 29.2% vs prior year
Crime & Legal median: $309K
Expenses (FY2023)
$894K
Net assets
$227K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Legal Action Chicago LLC— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating3 mo reserves · +2% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Legal Action Chicago LLC: 3 mo reserves · +2% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Legal Action Chicago LLC— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Legal Action Chicago LLC: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 120 S La Salle St Ste 900, Chicago, IL, 60603
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- Crime & Legal-Related
- Subcategory
- Legal Services
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $215 (FY2020) to $908K (FY2023) across 4 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $137KNet assets $227K
Operating margin
1.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$364K
Total liabilities
$137K
Net assets
$227K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $908,460▲29.2% | $894,413▲31.4% | $226,996▲6.6% | $363,927▲24.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $703,184▲291% | $680,430▲81.2% | $212,949▲51.9% | $293,413▲76.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $179,815▲83535% | $375,608▲2540% | $140,195▼58.3% | $165,828▼51.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $215 | $14,227 | $335,988 | $341,988 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $513K total
9 grants to Legal Action Chicago LLC totaling $513K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $85,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $77,500 |
| Johnson Charitable Gift Fund | General fund | 2023 | $15,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | In support of general operations for legal action chicago, to support advocacy efforts to reform court-based debt collection practices and the delinquent property tax sale system that have a disparate racial impact on black and latinx individuals and households. | 2022 | $125,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $50,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | In support of general operations for legal action chicago | 2021 | $50,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | In support of general operations for legal action chicago | 2021 | $50,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2021 | $50,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2020 | $10,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Legal Action Chicago LLC a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Legal Action Chicago LLC is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 84-3210537, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Legal Action Chicago LLC's EIN?
- Legal Action Chicago LLC's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 84-3210537.
- How much revenue does Legal Action Chicago LLC report?
- Legal Action Chicago LLC reported $908,460 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Legal Action Chicago LLC have?
- CharityIndex grades Legal Action Chicago LLC B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Legal Action Chicago LLC (EIN 84-3210537) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.